10:02 AM
— 8:15 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with multiple days of Major to
Extreme Heat Risk. Highs 106 to 112 degrees.
* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert
Slopes.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events, especially those with little overnight relief
from the heat.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously hot conditions with high
temperatures up to 112 degrees. Overnight lows will range from 75
to 80 degrees.
7:29 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with highs of 110 to 115 in the
Las Vegas Valley, Pahrump, Moapa Valley, and the Colorado River
Valley, and up to 120 in Death Valley. Warm overnight temperatures
will result in little relief overnight.
* WHERE...Lake Mohave, Lake Mead, Lower Colorado River Valley / Lake
Havasu, Death Valley National Park, Northeast Clark County, Western
Clark and Southern Nye County, and Las Vegas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
7:29 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with highs 110 to 120 degrees
across the Mojave Desert. Highs 95 to 105 degrees across most of
the southern Great Basin and Arizona Strip. Little to no overnight
relief is expected, particularly in the Mojave Desert where lows of
80 to 95 degrees are forecast. This will result in Major-to-Extreme
Heat Risk.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and
south central and southern Nevada.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
7:29 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot conditions expected with highs 80 to 90 degrees above
8000 feet and 90 to 100 degrees below 8000 feet. This will result
in Moderate Heat Risk.
* WHERE...In California, Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of
Inyo County. In Nevada, Sheep Range and Spring Mountains-Red Rock
Canyon.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping
**Heat Warning:** Death Valley National Park is known for its extreme summer heat. Camping is not recommended during this time, as daytime temperatures can average at least 100°F (38°C) with little relief from cooler overnight temperatures.*** ***Be aware of these extremes, take necessary precautions, and camp at your own risk.
Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping
**FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE: **Campfires are only permitted with the use of a fire pan or other fireproof barrier that prevents the fire from directly contacting the ground and does not damage the natural surface. NO wood gathering is allowed. **All accumulated ashes and burned wood must be collected and packed out.**
Inyo National Forest
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Inyo National Forest
This Forest Order prohibits recreating in the Hanna Mill Site Closure Area to provide for the safety of the visiting public.
Inyo National Forest
To provide for public safety during ongoing hazardous fuel reduction projects in the Inyo Craters area on the Mammoth Ranger District.
Inyo National Forest
The Inyo Craters Closures are for public safety during a hazard tree mitigation project. The project consists of felling hazard trees, piling limbs and slash, and preparing tree trunks for eventual public fuelwood collection when the project is complete. The majority of the project is conducted…
Inyo National Forest
This closure is one in the series for the Shady Rest Project, which consists of forest health and fuels reduction work including vegetation thinning, removal of dead and downed material, shrub reduction, roadside tree limbing, and burn pile construction.
Inyo National Forest
Order terminated.The purpose of this closure is to protect public health and safety while supporting safe and efficient wild horse gather operations to ensure humane care and treatment of all animals captured. Only essential gather personnel and permitted personnel will be allowed at trap and…
Inyo National Forest
To provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work for the Panorama portion of the ESCCRP project.
Inyo National Forest
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Inyo National Forest lands to protect natural resources and provide for public safety during dry conditions.
Inyo National Forest
To provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work for the Forest Trail.
Inyo National Forest
These closures are part of a series for the Shady Rest Project, which consists of forest health and fuels reduction work including vegetation thinning, removal of dead and downed material, shrub reduction, roadside tree limbing, and burn pile construction
Inyo National Forest
This Forest Order prohibits recreating, entering or being in the Mammoth Mill Site Closure Area and the Mammoth Stamp Mill Trail to provide for public safety.
Inyo National Forest
Our partners are helping the Town of Mammoth Lakes do hazard tree mitigation along the Mammoth Scenic Road. Both gates on the Scenic Loop will be closed for approximately 33 days beginning May 6 due to critical forest health work in the Inyo Craters area.This isn’t just routine maintenance, this…
Inyo National Forest
To provide for public safety and the protection of resources within the Inyo National Forest, the following acts are prohibited: Camping or having a campfire within the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest National Protection Area, possessing, storing, or transporting any part of a Bristlecone or Limber…
Inyo National Forest
The non-native, highly invasive golden mussel was discovered in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in October 2024. Once established, they can affect flood control by reducing water flow and contribute to harmful algal blooms. Please contact the waterbody you plan to visit for latest information about…
Inyo National Forest
This forest order was put in place to protect natural resources and promote public safety.
Inyo National Forest
This forest order prohibits recreating in the Mount Whitney Zone to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.
Inyo National Forest
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses located in the Inyo National Forest. Please click on the PDF version for all Exhibit maps B - G. The website will not allow for more JPG formats to be uploaded than what…
Inyo National Forest
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown in the Exhibits.
Inyo National Forest
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown on the Exhibits.Please click on the PDF version for all Exhibit maps B - S. The website will not allow for more JPG formats to be uploaded than what…
Inyo National Forest
This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the Eastern Sierra Climate and Communities Resilience Project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond. The closure orders are dynamic and…
Inyo National Forest
This Forest Order prohibits recreating in Hot Creek within the Mammoth Ranger District.
Inyo National Forest
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the B&B Mine and Mill Site Closure Area.
Inyo National Forest
This Forest Order prohibits food and refuse in locations in Exhibits A and C-J, unless stored in a bear-resistant container. Food and refuse in locations shown in Exhibit B must be stored in a bear-resistant container OR counter-balanced at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally…
Furnace Creek Campground
**Heat Warning:** Death Valley National Park is known for its extreme summer heat. Camping is not recommended during this time, as daytime temperatures can average at least 100°F (38°C) with little relief from cooler overnight temperatures.*** ***Be aware of these extremes, take necessary precautions, and camp at your own risk.
Sierra National Forest
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Sierra National Forest
This order restricts fire use, smoking, internal combustion engines, and open‑flame tools to specific designated areas or conditions. Outside those approved locations, all such activities are prohibited under 36 C.F.R. § 261.52.
Sierra National Forest
Forest Order 05-15-00-26-09 prohibits fires/campfires above 10,400 ft south of the specified ridgeline boundary—and above 10,000 ft north of it—as well as within the areas designated in Exhibits A - O (Ansel Adams/John Muir Wilderness) under 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(a).
Sierra National Forest
Forest Order No. 05-15-00-26-08 reopens the newly renovated Jackass Meadow Campgrounds, removing it from Exhibit A of the Forest Recreation Closure list.
Sierra National Forest
The net effect of this order is to reopen Ross Crossing Dispersed Camping Area, and close the bridge onStevenson Trail (i.e. adding and removing them from Exhibit A of the Forest Recreation Closure list)
Sierra National Forest
The net effect of this order is to reopen Kinnikinnick Campground and Florence Lake Picnic Area (i.e removing them from Exabit A of the Forest Recreation Closure list).
Sierra National Forest
Forest Order 05-15-51-25-21 is effectively terminated on June 19, 2026. Mammoth Pool boat launch is again available for public access.
Sierra National Forest
The Sierra National Forest welcomes visitors back to the area affected by the Garnet Fire. While this landscape is open, many hazards remain. If visiting this area, please plan carefully before you go — you are entering post-fire terrain where hazard trees, loose soil, flooding, and debris flows…
Sierra National Forest
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-26-05 indicating the reopening of 4 campgrounds, 89 campsites, 1 trail and 1 road across the Forest.
Sierra National Forest
Order 05-15-00-26-04 is part of the Sierra National Forest's responsibility to implement Designated Wilderness Use policies. The purpose of the Order is to protect natural resources and wilderness values while also providing for public safety. The Order is renewed every two years in accordance…
Sierra National Forest
Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all unattended food and garbage within Developed Recreation Sites on the Sierra National Forest be secured in bear‑resistant containers.
Sierra National Forest
The Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all overnight visitors in Wilderness areas must use approved hard‑sided bear canisters or properly counter‑balance their food at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally from the trunk of a tree.
Sierra National Forest
Effective through July 27, 2026 allowing for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails (supersedes Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-19).
Sierra National Forest
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-25-20 to address occupancy limitations and challenges caused by extended stays and unattended property, which can lead to resource damage, safety hazards, and reduced access for other visitors. The order prohibits camping, parking, or…
Sierra National Forest
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest